Weather
Ash warning in place at Rotorua and Tauranga airports after Whakaari White Island eruption
The ash warning for aircraft flying in and out of Rotorua and Tauranga airports may remain in place for at least the next 18 hours. Met Service's Mathapelo Makgabutlane and GNS Science Volcanic Duty… Audio
NIWA on forecast for hydro lakes
The electricity industry says energy prices are soaring partly because lakes are running on empty. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain, strong winds expected to hit parts of South Island
An active front from Thursday could see rain of up to 250 millimetres in some areas, and strong wind watches upgraded to warnings.
Counting the cost of Harbour Bridge closures
Closures and detours over gusty conditions cause people and businesses "real delays, real costs and real challenges", an economist says. Audio
More snow forecast before frosty start for the south
New snowfall warnings have been issued for overnight, but sunshine on Wednesday should bring short reprieve.
In pictures: Flooding, fallen trees and snow-covered 'Christmas scenes'
A pick and mix of wild weather has swept across the country. Here are the top photographs we've seen today.
'I thought I was having a nightmare' as home flooded
Dallas McKinley says waking in his flooded home on Sunday morning felt like a bad dream.
Live: Weather set to 'yoyo ' from wind, rain and snow to sunshine and back
Slips and snow have closed major highways and floods have trapped residents - but a different weather system is coming.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
Polar vortex brings wind, rain and snow
There's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow. Waka Kotahi transport system manager Mark Owen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Like a Christmas scene': Drivers stranded by snow describe 'festive' air
A traveller says being stuck in Arthur's Pass overnight by heavy snow has been like a forced holiday. Audio
The Moutoa floodgates opened after heavy rain in Manawatū
The Moutoa floodgates between Foxton and Shannon are now open to relieve pressure on the Manawatū River. Audio
Lawrence Yule appointed to solve Wairoa's flooding problems
Former long-time Hastings mayor and electorate MP Lawrence Yule has been given the role of solving Wairoa's flooding problems. Audio
Motorists trapped in Arthur's Pass due to snow
Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cars stranded in Arthur's Pass after heavy snow
About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cold snap brings heavy snow and flooding
The latest cold snap sweeping the country has caused flooding, closed highways and left some motorists stuck in snow. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Stranded convoys freed, Canterbury residents urged to avoid travel
A wild day of weather has residents cleaning up flooding in Tararua District and road closures in the South Island.
Pahiatua homes inundated by floodwater
Residents have lost belongings, including a child's crib, to flooding, while others were "shocked" when they woke to find their homes completely surrounded by water.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto, billed as the 'real deal'
The Category 2 storm is likely to produce life-threatening flooding and storm surges.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
